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Rainy Day Picks This Weekend

11–12 July Near Low Snowden

Not every listing gets a golden ticket

We check the usual frankly silly number of local websites, then look for events that feel rainy-day friendly: cinemas, theatres, talks, workshops, galleries, concerts, cosy venues, and anything less likely to involve standing in a muddy field making brave weather noises.

Happening Saturday 11 July to Sunday 12 July.
Picked for Low Snowden, not somewhere halfway across the county.
Only Local Gems and Curated venues make the cut, because standards are still a thing.
Listings with proper descriptions get bumped up the list. Three words and a shrug will not do.

Our 10 picks near Low Snowden

Classes at Yarn etc…1

Classes at Yarn etc…

at Yarn Etc

Sat 11th July – 10am – Learn to knit! A Beginners/Refreshers Knitting Workshop – Scarf or Cowl FULLY BOOKED Come join us and learn to knit! Never knitted before? No problem! Haven’t picked up those needles in years? No problem! Price: £55 Book Online Sat 11th July – 10am – Summer palace blanket – Half Day Crochet Workshop Come join us to make the most beautiful Summer palace blanket by the most amazing crochet designer and pattern writer, Janie Crow. Using yarns Price: £45 Book Online Fri 17th July – 10am – Olé Cushion Crochet Day! Intermediate/Advanced Tapestry & Mosaic Crochet Get ready to level up your crochet game with some cool tapestry and mosaic cushion techniques! Price: £55 Book Online Fri 24th July – 10am – Crochet Summer Mandala’s -Patterns and working in the round Get ready to dive into colourful mandala patterns and master the art crocheting working in the round in a chill, creative session. Price: £30 Book Online Fri 31st July – 10am – Adult & Child Learn to Crochet a Cacti Parent & child- Intro to crochet session! Join us at Yarn Etc. for a fun and interactive crochet session designed for parents and children! Price: £50 Book Online Fri 11th Sept – 10am – The Harrogate Stitch Society – Stitch & Sleuth Join us for a mystery square blanket, knit or crochet. Price is total for 3 sessions.

8.6 milesSat 11 Jul£55
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Workshops & Classes
Scott Bennett: Blood Sugar Baby2

Scott Bennett: Blood Sugar Baby

at Otley Courthouse

One family, one condition, one hell of a hairy baby… Scott Bennett from Live at the Apollo, The Royal Variety Performance and The News Quiz tells the amazing true story of how his daughter fell ill with a rare genetic condition, congenital hyperinsulinism (CHI). Never heard of it? Neither had Scott and Jemma.

4 milesSat 11 Jul£23
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Children & Family

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Scott Bennett: Blood Sugar Baby (MATINEE)3

Scott Bennett: Blood Sugar Baby (MATINEE)

at Otley Courthouse

One family, one condition, one hell of a hairy baby… Scott Bennett from Live at the Apollo, The Royal Variety Performance and The News Quiz tells the amazing true story of how his daughter fell ill with a rare genetic condition, congenital hyperinsulinism (CHI). Never heard of it? Neither had Scott and Jemma.

4 milesSat 11 Jul£23
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Children & Family
BLT Studio: Seizure! ITCH Scratch Night4

BLT Studio: Seizure! ITCH Scratch Night

at Bingley Arts Centre

Join us for an opening-night event for Yorkshire Fringe Festival 2026 with eight new plays in a day as Studio Productions proudly presents its latest ITCH scratch night, Seizure! It’s a fantastic celebration of new writing and creativity, performed by The ITCH Players – members of Bingley Little Theatre. Audience members are encouraged to share […]

9.2 milesSat 11 Jul£1
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